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Interview

The Abridged Library of Helen DeWitt

Helen DeWitt's latest book - The English Understand Wool - comes out on September 27. We spoke […]
Interview

Natalia Sinelnikova on the horror and humour of We Might As Well Be Dead

We talk to Berlin-based director Natalia Sinelnikova about her deadpan, dystopian debut feature We Might As Well […]
German

The best German restaurants in Berlin

Sometimes there's nothing quite like a hearty meal and that's what Germans do best. Here's our list […]
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REFLUX Festival for Contemporary Electro-Acoustic Music

On September 14, 16 and 18 October 25, 27 and 29, as well as […]
Relax

Sauna in Berlin: Best places to work up a sweat

Feeling cold in Berlin? Warm yourself up with a luxurious sauna. We round up the best, cheapest […]
Berlin's best restaurants

The best restaurants in Neukölln

Where should you get dinner in Berlin's trendiest district? We know.

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Art

What's on

Berlin art: What exhibitions are on now?

What's going on in the art world and which Berlin exhibitions should you check out this week?
Art news

#MeToo meets the Berlin art world: Johann König accused of sexual misconduct

High-profile Berlin gallerist Johann König has been accused of sexual misconduct by 10 women. We outline the […]
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Art Extravaganza: Free group exhibition opens at Potsdamer Platz

During Berlin Art Week, the first free long-term art exhibition "Art Extravaganza" opens around Potsdamer Platz and […]
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History

Music

Clubs this weekend

Berlin clubs: What’s on this weekend?

Berlin's clubs are the stuff of legend, so which nights should you check out this weekend?
Dance bars

Tanzbars in Berlin: The best bars for dancing until dawn

Berlin's dance bars are a low-key, budget-friendly way to let loose at the weekend.
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REFLUX Festival for Contemporary Electro-Acoustic Music

On September 14, 16 and 18 October 25, 27 and 29, as well as […]
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Food

Food

Berlin’s best Mexican food: Cactus strips to quesadillas

Mexican food in Berlin got good. We round up the city's most authentic offerings, from food trucks […]
Food

Dashi Diner: The borders of good taste

The owners of the stylish fusion spot Dashi are reinventing the classic diner – in the face […]
Food

The best Currywurst in Berlin 

Sunday is international Currywurst day. So where is the best Currywurst in Berlin? Here is our list […]
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Architecture

Stage

Editor's choice

City of exiles: September on the Berlin stage

As the new theatre season prepares to kick off, Stories from Exiles from the Berliner Ensemble and […]
Maxim Gorki Theater

Geschwister: Unhappy families and Nazi secrets

★★★★ Ersan Mondtag's play draws heavily from cinema, and the result is a modern masterpiece where family […]
Stage

Tanz im August 2022: Let’s dance!

Berlin's flagship dance festival is back until August 27 with a plethora of renowned artists and new […]
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Books

Festival

ILB 2022: Our guide to the International Literature Festival Berlin

Running from September 7-17 and filled with readings, panels, signings, books and drinks, ILB is Berlin’s premiere […]
The Seaplane on Final Approach

Rebecca Rukeyser on sleaze, desire and performing Americanness

We spoke with US author Rebecca Rukeyser about her debut novel, The Seaplane on Final Approach, and […]
My Berlin

The Panke: Paul Scraton on his love for one of Berlin’s lesser known waterways

Author Paul Scraton on the Panke, the narrow, shallow river that has become his constant companion.
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Film

Editor's choice

Haunted cities: We Might as Well Be Dead and Museum of Revolution

Our film editor's choice for September 2022 features two very different films dealing with the city: Museum […]
Interview

Sergei Loznitsa: “Greetings from the middle ages”

We spoke with Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa about the war in Ukraine, propaganda, his relationship with Berlin, […]
Preview

Fantasy Filmfest 2022: Androids, horror and heartbreak

From horror to thrillers to sci-fi, Berlin’s one and only Fantasy Filmfest returns with a cutting-edge programme […]
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Politics

Opinion

Red Flag: Freeze for the fatherland? Enough is enough!

The government's "relief package" is a joke. While energy companies are making billions, poor people are going […]
Opinion

Want to ignore catastrophic biomass death? Just ask the German media

Konrad Werner is back with his column explaining German politics. This month, the denial, distraction and nonsense […]
Podcast

Megan’s Megacan: When Söder’s hungry Söder eats

After recovering from COVID-19, Konrad joins Megan to discuss north-south rivalry and Germany's "money laundering paradise" over […]
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Berlin

What's on

The best events this September

Looking for the best events in September 2022? Here is our list of the best events, things […]
Berlin-Wedding

Leopoldplatz: Just how bad is Berlin’s notorious drug hotspot?

Leopoldplatz is a known hangout for alcoholics and drug addicts. But how bad is it? We talked […]
Faces of Wedding

Justice Mvemba: Decolonial tales from Berlin’s African Quarter

Justice Mvemba leads walking tours to share the grisly, real story behind Wedding’s African Quarter.
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